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K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.
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K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.
Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...
Ensuring the breeding season is progressing smoothly on suckler farms and that the stock bull is working effectively is the first step in getting set up for the spring 2027 calving...
Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...
It may be tempting to think buying the highest-priced bulls is the best way to breed championship-winning cattle, but that has not been the case for one of the most successful exhi...
As South Africa battles one of the most significant Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in its history, a centuries-old indigenous cattle breed is gaining attention for the resi...
K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...
Many farmers have now completed the first three weeks of breeding and will look to begin serving repeating cows in the coming weeks. In order to maximise results, keeping momentum...
Ger and Enda Armstrong are milking 137 cows in partnership in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, with a strong focus on breeding and grassland management. Ger always ran a high-quality farm, w...
The VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre hosted more than 100 stakeholders in Teagasc Moorepark this week for a future breeding conference. Breeding has already advanced significantly...
Breeding cattle and sheep from mainland Europe can be traded into Ireland, as long as they are accompanied by a valid veterinary health certificate that meets relevant animal healt...
Young heifers offer flexibility and tax advantages when rebuilding cowherds after extended dry periods impact forage availability in the region.
Angus bull breeders preparing for their upcoming spring bull selling season are in the middle of evaluating the realistic size of the market this year and how many bulls can be eff...
Producers encouraged to prioritize retaining reproductively efficient females when making culling decisions.
Tasmanian cattle producers now have access to a beef and dairy cattle IVF service for the first time
A new Ohio State University Extension program is focused on improving long-term herd management. Garth Ruff says OSU Extension’s Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School is helpi...
Australia’s beef-on-dairy sector is poised for rapid growth, with genetic improvement and collaborative advantages laying the groundwork for expansion, according to a new report, f...
Now it is 10 weeks on from May 1, the majority of farms will have wrapped up breeding or will be finishing during the week, meaning it may be time to ‘pull the bull’. Deciding when...
Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of signaling herd expansion.
Some beef producers are focusing on improving the quality of their herds. Shannon Welsh, president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the organization’s Beef Quality Showcase i...
Despite high calf prices since 2023, heifer retention remains minimal while beef cow culling hits record lows, signaling gradual progress toward expansion.
Building resilience into feeder cattle is one of the components that can help deliver greater efficiency, productivity and profitability in grainfed systems, beef producers attendi...
Move expands digital and data capabilities across global beef production and supply chains.
As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost while not compromising on the heifer’s health or fertility. Heife...
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